Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1259 Postponing the Wedding

After a quick freshen-up, Sadie strutted out of the bathroom, looking all put together. She slipped into a sharp suit that screamed both class and boss vibes, then signaled Annika and Arya to follow her to the study.

A bunch of attendants were hanging around outside the study, and folks were even crowding the stairs. Looked like they were gearing up to head out soon.

Joe came strolling down the opposite hallway and bumped into Sadie. He grabbed her hand and whispered, "Sadie, I just found out they spilled the beans to Mom and Dad about what went down that day. If they give you any grief, don't sweat it. I got your back."

Sadie glanced at Joe, feeling all sorts of conflicted. He had no clue his parents had already given her a hard time yesterday, and she had managed to handle it.

He thought they had called her over today to sort things out, worried she might get the short end of the stick.

Sadie felt super grateful for his love and protection. The more he cared, the tougher it was for her to spill the truth.

"Also," Joe went on, "a lot of big shots are here today. Later, Mom, Dad, and I will greet the guests. They might bring up the wedding. If they say anything that bugs you, just brush it off. I'll take care of it."

Joe was all about Sadie's well-being. He was worried Tristan might not show up and that his parents might say something to upset her, so he was prepping her in advance.

His words hit her right in the feels, a mix of guilt and gratitude swirling inside her. She felt like her earlier choices had somehow misled him, messing with his trust. Now, more than ever, she felt she had to set things straight.

"Joe, actually..." Sadie started to say when the door swung open, and Callie's voice came from inside, "Mr. Louis, Ms. James, Duke Louis invites you in!"

Sadie swallowed her words and turned to walk into the room.

Joe wrapped his arm around her waist, making sure she was okay.

In the study, Craig and Amanda were already parked on the sofa, all dressed up.

Both of them had serious looks on their faces. They were talking in low voices, but when they saw Sadie and Joe come in, they immediately stopped and looked up.

"Dad, Mom," Joe greeted them respectfully.

"Duke Louis, Duchess Louis," Sadie echoed.

"Sit down," Craig said, still somewhat friendly.

"Joe, sit over here," Amanda said, pointing to the sofa next to her.

"Mom..." Joe started to protest, but Craig shot him a look, so he had to sit over there.

Sadie sat on the sofa opposite them, feeling like she was about to get grilled.

"Have you contacted Tristan?" Craig asked straight up.

"No," Sadie replied calmly. "Duke Louis, just say what you need to say."

Behind her, Annika tightened her grip on her handbag. If Craig and Amanda kept pushing the marriage or gave Sadie a hard time about Micah, they were ready to use the video as leverage. Craig didn't answer right away. Instead, he took a slow sip of his coffee.

"This marriage isn't just about you and Joe; it's about the alliance between the James Group and the Louis family," Amanda said, all high and mighty. "Mr. James is a big deal. Without him, the wedding can't go on." After a pause, Amanda added, "So, we've decided to postpone the wedding until we can get in touch with Mr. James and set a new date."

Annika and Arya were floored by her words.

Sadie was also a bit taken aback. She had thought they were here to push the marriage, but they actually suggested postponing it.

However, Sadie got that Craig and Amanda didn't want to take any chances. After all, a royal marriage was a big deal that affected a lot of things.

If Tristan really dropped the ball, they wouldn't want Sadie and Joe to tie the knot.